TAONGA AN ARTIST ACTIVIST
Mike’s life story is a journey of art, his connection to artistic expression in all its forms is what wakes him up in the morning and sees him retire to bed late at night. This short documentary seeks to capture Mike’s connection with art and teaching. How he experiments and pushes boundaries when others will remain cautious. How he provokes and questions the status quo, always seeking knowledge and answers to questions that others may be too conservative to ask.
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Credits
Director(s):
Glenda TuaineProducer(s):
Leanne Ferrer, Cheryl Hirasa, Glenda TuaineWriter(s):
Glenda TuaineCast:
Mike Tavioni, Awhitia Tavioni, Raniera Ellison, Elsie Hoskings, Laurie Stemm, Kim Napa, Rudy Aquino SnrPresented as Part Of I AM PASIFIKA SHORTS PROGRAM
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